Description
Join us for the EDE 3 advanced point of care ultrasound course in Costa Rica. You will attend three days of workshops scheduled for mornings and early afternoons so that participants can enjoy the resort each day.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course participants will:
- Explain advanced ultrasound physics and controls
- Perform scans to obtain quality images and demonstrate proper probe technique
- Clinically integrate data obtained from various advanced applications
- Explain the indications and limits of various advanced applications
- Use pulse wave and continuous wave doppler in various applications
- Complete simple assessments of cardiac wall motion abnormalities, diastology and valvulopathy
- Apply advanced techniques for assessing fluid volume/tolerance status
- Apply a variety of ultrasound guided regional anesthetic blocks
- Discuss ultrasound guided airway adjuncts
- Use ultrasound to help diagnose common gastrointestinal conditions including appendicitis, bowel obstruction, and diverticulitis
- Apply ultrasound to assess the shoulder and rotator cuff
- Use ultrasound to assess for thoracic aortic aneurysm
Participants start with a review of basic cardiac imaging and then get to explore the more advanced views. Several of the most popular nerve blocks will also be reviewed. For the rest of the scanning sessions, students get to choose what applications from the EDE 3 manual they wish to try at the ultrasound stations.
The course takes place at the luxury all-inclusive Westin Reserva Conchal
Room rates are as follows:
Single occupancy $669 per night
Double occupancy $878 per night
Family suite (2 adults 2 kids over the age of 6-12) $1,218
a 13% tax will be added to the room cost
After you have registered for the course we will reach out to you in regards to what type of room you would like and to book this for you.
For those who require different arrival and departure dates, please contact us to adjust your room reservation. Note that we cannot guarantee room availability outside the reserved dates so it is important to register early to ensure special requests.
Travel and airport transfers are not included.
There is NO refund of course fee or resort fees less than 60 days before the course begins. Please arrange for travel cancellation insurance if you may be unable to attend.
A team of the most advanced, experienced instructors will be supervising as you try an assortment of applications including cardiac HFpEF, valvular disease, rapid shoulder assessment, appendicitis, bowel obstruction, diverticulitis, testicluar torsion, intubation assistance, cricothyrotomy guidance, transcranial scan for mass effect or bleed, advanced regional blocks, and VEXUS for volume assessment.
We encourage family members to participate as ultrasound models during the workshops. In past courses we have found family enjoy the experience a lot!
Venue:
The Westin Reserva Conchal
Address: Playa Conchal Guanacaste, Guanacaste Province, 50308, Costa Rica
The Westin Reserva Conchal an All Inclusive Golf Resort and Spa is an eco friendly retreat set between the exotic forests and unspoiled beaches of Costa Rica’s North Pacific Riviera. Our energizing Costa Rica resort embraces the Pura Vida lifestyle by balancing soothing escape and local adventure. Spanning 2,400 acres, our Playa Conchal, All Inclusive resort offers everything you need to thrive in Costa Rica including a location near the beach, a lagoon-style pool, a Westin WORKOUT Fitness Studio, tennis courts and a championship golf course. Enhance your stay with Westin Kids Club, free, fine dining and the Heavenly Spa by Westin. Recharge in one of our 406 spacious guest rooms featuring Westin Heavenly Beds and high-speed internet access. Balconies and terraces in select rooms are ideal for soaking up the sun and engaging with the lively vistas of Costa Rica. Discover pure refreshment at The Westin Reserva Conchal an All Inclusive Golf Resort and Spa
Dates & Times
November 30-December 2, 2026
08:30–13:00 each day
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation requests received less than 42 days (6 weeks) from the first course day of the course will not be eligible for any credit, refund or transfer. Please see the FAQs page for our full cancellation policy.
Prairie PoCUS reserves the right to cancel a course 28 days (4 weeks) prior to the first day of a course if we have not received a minimum number of registrations. If this does occur, participants will have the option to move their registration to a future date or receive a full refund.
